Polk County oil bid dispute sparks editorials
The Polk County Democrat accuses Walrath of biased reporting while defending C. W. Houtz on a disputed bid for furnishing tractor oils a year ago. The Record presses to uncover where the bid was filed and why details were kept quiet, denouncing perceived graft and political smear aimed at county officials.
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Polk County
Democrat
C. W. Houtz
Houtz
Walrath
Akay
Polk County Democrat
Douglas
Branting Contract Exposed In Polk County Probe
The Polk County Democrat uncovers a contractor case tied to Fred Branting who held the county oil contract last year. The paper notes the youth acted on his own account while his father was not on his bond, raising questions about authorization and accountability in the county dealings.
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Branting
Polk County Democrat
Furnigh
Fred Branting
Berg
Mable
Hughes Movement Aims Nebraska Delegation Support
A Nebraska Republican effort backs Charles IX Hughes of New York for the GOP presidential nomination. Leaders propose writing in Hughes on ballots, hoping the Supreme Court Justice would accept if nominated by the convention, even without printing his name.
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Nebraska
Charles IX. Hughes
New York
Supreme Court
Hughes
Partisan write‑in loophole sparks candidate name blank
The article notes that voters can write in any candidate in a blank line, citing Roosevelt supporters who might write in Roosevelt. It discusses Hughes leaders hoping nomination to Justice Hughes would avoid party conflict if Hughes is acceptable to Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Arvid and Anderson Buy Model Four Ninety Chevrolet
Arvid and Anderson purchased a Model Four Ninety Chevrolet at the WeCoy Dug Company last week. The deal reflects a local auto trade move amid steady demand for mid century vehicles.
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Arvid & Anderson
Chevrolet Auto
WeCoy’ Dug Company
McKelvie for Governor The Popular Candidate
The piece argues McKelvie is best suited for governor due to legislative experience. It notes one term in the house and another term as lieutenant governor, giving practical knowledge of both branches. His record is described as above reproach and his advocacy for the people as a defining trait.
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McKelvie
Jash
House
Representatives
joNner
Leutenant
Chia
Smith Retires From Clerk of District Court Post in 1917
Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Nebraska retires from the Clerk of District Court after eight years in public service. He notes thirty years in the 2me community and endorses straight Republicanism, thanking supporters for their time and anticipated support.
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Nebraska
Vocor
Warns Farmers to Test Seed Corn
Washington March 25 Farmers are urged by Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture to test every ear of corn this year before planting. The seed corn situation is serious due to late cold weather and heavy frosts. Testing is essential. early field picked seed often germinates better than crib or wagon-picked seed. One ear yields about five bushels. a bad ear can cost several dollars in losses. The notice advertises farm services near Osceola and Shelby with terms and liability notes.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Vrooman
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Farms Advertise Stallion and Jack for Service
A farmer announces a stallion and a jack ready for service at the Osceola area farm three miles east and three miles south, asking 15 dollars for each animal with insurance and free re-service if no cost. Also notes liquid smoke for curing meat at Gayber's.
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Osceola
J.G. Rosdahl
Gayber's
Students return to campus as families report illnesses
The article lists University students returning home for illness and family visits, noting names such as Harry Pike Jobin Bittner Buchta Mickey Weber Campbell Schwab Howard Carson and Mrs Bonar, with others traveling from Lincoln to assist relatives. It also reports a basket supper in Dist 8, receipts totaling 24.557, and several residents visiting Omaha and Fullerton for medical care and family reasons.
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Harry
Bittner
Jay
Buchta
Arthur
Mickey
Weber Campbell
Gladys “Schwab
Howard Carson
Fark Jolcombs
Arcadia
Bonar
S.A. Snider
Rem
Lincoln
Vera
Snider
Osceola
Dist
Mary Wilson
Burkett
Hale
Sioux City
Iowia
Cloyd Burns
Lucille
Omaha
Chalmers
Burns
Calvin D
Grege
Fullerton
Calif
R. C. Gregg
John Hammond
Gregg
Olson
Percheron Stallion Knitay's Comet 78118 for Sale
Harry Beebe offers Knitay's Comet 78118 a Percheron stallion to stand two miles north and three miles west of Swede Home. Price terms are 10 dollars and 15 dollars. Contact Stromsburg Cedar 5773 by phone for inquiries.
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Knitay
Stromsburg
Harry Beebe
Walter Kiechel Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Walter Kiechel, born and raised in Nebraska, presents as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. Former teacher for eight years and a farmer. served as a senator from the first district for the last two Nebraska Legislature sessions. He supports the dry amendment and advocates policies favoring Nebraska and its people. Your support is appreciated.
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Nebraska
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Harley L. Olcott
In Polk County Nebraska creditors must file claims by October 23, 1916 and debts must be paid by April 21, 1917. The registrar will sit at 10 A M on July 21 1916, and at other dates in 1916 to receive and examine claims and objections. Dated March 21 1916. (Seal) BE Ball.
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Pell County
Nébraska
John Stanedyk
Nebraska
Creditore
Polk County
Louise Randell
Said County
F. H. Ball
Harley L. Olcott
Ball
Notice of Referee Sale in Polk County Nebraska
By order of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska the referee will sell at public auction on April 6 1916 at 2 PM at the south front door of the Osceola courthouse the real estate in Polk County Nebraska the south half of the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of sections 6 1 township 14 north range 2 3 all west of the 6th P M according to the US survey. The sale is in a partition action Christine Larson Johnson plaintiff versus Elizabeth Larson and others defendants.
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Referes
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Christine Larson Johnson
Elizabeth Larson
Osceola
Folk County
P. M
United States Survey
Q. EB
Mickey
King, Bittner, & Campbell
Notice to Greatora George W Beebe Deceased
State takes notice that claims against the estate must be presented by October 20 1916 and debts paid by April 19 1917. Sessions to hear and adjust claims are May 19 1916 at 10 AM August 21 1916 at 10 AM and October 20 1916 at 10 AM. Dated March 17 1916. (Seal) F W Ball
Notice of Final Report in Thompson Estate
Notice to interested persons that the administrator filed a final account and report and a petition for final settlement and discharge. Hearing set before the county court on April 21, 1916 at 10:00 A M. Dated March 24, 1916. (Seal) F. H. Ball, County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
William T. Thompson
F. H. Ball
Notice to Creditors in the Dimick Estate
Notice to creditors for the Mary L. Dimick estate sets hearing dates October 21 1916 July 21 1916 and October 21 1916 at ten A M to receive examine hear allow or adjust all claims objections filed. Dated March 18 1916 Seal T H Ball.
Nonpartisan York Judge candidate M M Wildman
Judge M M Wildman of York seeks the Fifth Judicial District seat as a non partisan candidate. A native of Illinois with a long record in York including County Judge, City Attorney and County Attorney posts, he cites experience from age eleven and a Michigan University law degree class of 85. He emphasizes independence from political entanglements and fairness over precedents, asking for voters support in the upcoming primary.
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M. M. Wildman
York
Fifth
Nebraska
Illinois
Law Department
Michigan University
York Trent
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